S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-60
Settlement of disputed claim or right
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A claim or right arising under this chapter or on a rental agreement, if disputed in good faith, may be settled by agreement.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-60, when a landlord and tenant have a genuine, good-faith disagreement over a claim or right that arises from South Carolina's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or from a rental agreement, they are permitted to resolve that dispute through a mutually reached agreement. The provision recognizes that not every conflict needs to go through a formal legal process. A negotiated settlement is a recognized and lawful path to resolving such disputes under South Carolina law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-60 gives property owners and managers a legal basis for resolving genuine disputes with tenants through negotiated agreements rather than litigation. Operators who document settlement discussions and any resulting agreements in writing generally create a clearer record of how a disputed claim was resolved. Keeping records of the good-faith nature of the dispute and the terms of any settlement is a practice commonly associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-60 affirms that tenants who have a genuine, good-faith dispute over a right or claim under their rental agreement or under South Carolina's landlord-tenant law may pursue resolution through a negotiated settlement with their landlord. This provision means tenants are not automatically required to go to court to resolve every disagreement. Tenants who want to understand their options — including whether a proposed settlement is fair — may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with South Carolina housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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